2020届成都市第十二中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2020 届成都市第十二中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案解析 第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项 A You havent truly visited a city until youve experienced its nightlife.Watching a big city likeLondongradually turn dark and darker into the night is a beautiful journey of time and light

2、.So how about taking a historical evening walk and touchingsome of the nicest areas in centralLondon?Lets get started.6:30 pm The walk starts on theMillenniumBridge.On the bridge,watch the scenic city across the River Thames with the skyscrapers gradually lighting up against the darkening skies.TheM

3、illenniumBridgehas been featured in many London-based films,includingHarry Potter,and the filmGuardians of the Galaxy.7:30 pm Its getting dark.A fifteen-minute walk northwest fromSt Pauls Cathedral takes you to the historic Borough Market.During the evenings,you find a lot of restaurants around the

4、market.This is an excellent time to get your dinner.9:00 pm The next stop isLondonBridge.This is about 6 minutes walk from the Borough Market.As you join other onlookers and mentally go through the nursery school rhyme of“LondonBridgeis Falling Down”,you get lost again in history.Why does the song s

5、ayLondonBridgeis falling and who is the fair lady?During theLondoncity fire of 1897,LondonBridgeserved an important role in fire control.It was one of the major structures that prevented the fire from crossing over to the other side ofLondon.11:30 pm Londonnever sleeps;its a few minutes to midnight

6、and everywhere is still filled with people moving around.About four minutes away from the Golden Jubilee Bridges isTrafalgar Square,our next stop.12:00 am Its been a beautiful evening,hasnt it?1.Where can you visit aGuardians of the Galaxyfilming location?A.In theSt Pauls Cathedral.B.On theMillenniu

7、mBridge.C.In the Borough Market.D.On the Golden Jubilee Bridges.2.What can be learned about the Borough Market?A.It is far fromLondonBridge.B.It is related to a famous song.C.It is an ideal place for dinner.D.It is a modern open-air market.3.What is the main purpose of the text?A.To showLondons colo

8、r1 ful culture.B.To introduce the scenery inLondon.C.To ask people to do outdoor activities.D.To recommend a night tour inLondon.B Cycling has long been a sport where a competitive edge is pursued,often at any cost.Cycling shorts,however,were an area that technology had yet to enter.Little was added

9、 to them apart from,perhaps,some padding to protect a rider.Now,however,new cycling shorts are being equipped with sensors to help riders defeat opponents easily.A British start-up has created a pair of shorts that uses electric sensors and artificial intelligence to shape and strengthen cyclists mu

10、scles while they are moving.It plans to also adapt this product next year for joggers and people at the gym.The shorts,created by Devon Lewis,a PhD student at theUniversityofSouthampton,are able to send out tiny electric currents into a users muscles to improve their cycling technique.Mr Lewis,27,ca

11、me up with the idea after studying a connection between the brain and muscles that sends chemical signals from motor neurons to muscle fibres to make the muscle contract and strengthen.The shorts,created by Mr Lewiss start-up bypass this connection using electric cur rents to build muscle strength d

12、irectly,without relying on the brain to send out signals.“We have a limited ability to control our muscles naturally,”Mr Lewis said.“You can control them more exactly,get more from your muscles and contract them more strongly,if you stimulate them directly with electricity.”Electric wires in the sho

13、rts send out currents that activate the muscle.“For those worried about getting a shock while cycling,”Mr Lewis said,“Its sort of the same thing as when you have spicy food and you get that little rush.It feels strange when you first start using it but then you adapt to it quite quickly.”His idea ha

14、s received support from Future Worlds,a start-up accelerator atSouthamptonUniversity.The product is being shown next week at the technology conference CES,held digitally this year.4.Whats the strength of the newly invented cycling shorts?A.They help cyclists perform better.B.They last longer than no

15、rmal ones.C.They can keep a balanced comfort.D.They have tools to make good figures.5.Why can the cycling shorts help the runners and joggers?A.They are made of quality cotton materials.B.They are created by world-top designers.C.They can make running or jogging less boring.D.They are made intellige

16、ntly with electric sensors.6.What may be some peoples worry about the shorts?A.They may spend more than they can afford.B.They get little help from the new shorts.C.They may get shocked by the electricity.D.The new shorts cant function well enough.7.Whats the best title of the text?A.The Special Cyc

17、lingShorts B.Waysto Be a Good Runner C.How Shorts Benefit You D.Some Tips about Running Fast C It is essential that students have a category of school-related activities they can participate in.These activities can range from activities during normal school hours to after-school activities.No matter

18、 the time,these activities should be available to every student,and at Victory Pioneers International Schools(V.P.I.S)it is encouraged that every student participate in at least one activity,educational and recreational.One of the primary reasons school activities are important at V.P.I.S.is because

19、 it gives students the exercise they might not normally receive.Most popularly,these types of activities include major sports such as football,basketball,baseball,tennis,track and field and soccer but also might include gymnasium games and other games.Activities during V.P.I.S.also make a good impre

20、ssion on colleges if students are planning to pursue more education.Colleges look for students who do not just go to school and go home after school.These activities range from participating in clubs and sports to volunteering after school at a recreation center or having a part-time job.If a colleg

21、e sees you maintained good grades while participating in these activities,it will be impressed.V.P.I.S.activities also allow students to be creative.Gifted-and-talented activities allow gifted students to participate in what they otherwise would never have experienced in the classroom.They are a gre

22、at way to allow students to be creative.Additionally,participating in clubs such as drama that appeal to students interest also allows them to expand their knowledge and be creative.Students also can have their interests expanded by participating in activities.These activities could consist of anyth

23、ing,such as joining the Future Business Leaders,the schools debate team and the chess team,to name a few.By participating in these activities,a student might realize he is interested in something he never knew he was interested in before.8.What can we learn about activities at V.P.I.S.?A.Not every s

24、tudent has access to them.B.Students are required to take part in them after school.C.They give students exercise that might not be got in other schools.D.Educational activities are more popular with the students.9.What benefits can the students get from the activities?A.They can get extra grades wh

25、en applying for colleges.B.They will become more gifted and talented.C.They may expand their knowledge in drama.D.They may better know their own interests.10.Which of the following is a suitable title for the passage?A.The Benefits of V.P.I.S.Activities B.School-related Activities at V.P.I.S.C.Colle

26、ges Need Creative Students D.Activities Make You Creative 11.Where is the passage probably from?A.A scientific magazine.B.A college application guideline.C.A club introduction.D.The website of V.P.I.S.D When Jennifer Doudna was in sixth grade,she came home one day to find that her dad had lefta book

27、 titled The Double Helix on her bed.She put it aside,thinking it was one of those detective tales she loved.On a rainy Saturday,she picked up the book.As she sped through the pages,she became fascinated by the drama,which encouraged her to explore natures wonders.Even though her high school teacher

28、told her that girls didnt become scientists,she decided she would.She worked with a biologist,Charpentier,to turn a curiosity of nature into an inventionan easy-to-use tool that can edit DNA.Known as Crispr,the tool will transform the human race.James Watson,the author of The Double Helix,later told

29、 her it was the most important biological advance:since he and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA.For this achievement,Doudna and Charpentier were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020.Until now,only five women,beginning with Marie Curie in 1911,had won or shared the Nobel for Chem

30、istry out of 184 award winners.When this years prize was announced,Dr.Charpentier said it would provide a message specifically to young girls who would like to follow the path of science and to show them that women can also be awarded prizes.A few decades from now,if it becomes possible and sate to

31、edit DNA,should we allow parents to improve the IQ and physical strength of their kids?Should we let them decide eye color1?Skin color1?Height?After helping to discover Crispr,Dr.Doudna has become a leader in considering these moral issues.Thats the main message we should take from this Nobel:New te

32、chnologies can be a huge benefit to the human race,but in order to make sure they are used wisely,its important for people to understand them.12.Jennifer Doudna decided to become a scientist because,_ A.her father pushed her B.a book inspired her C.her teacher encouraged her D.James Watson motivated

33、 her 13.Dr.Doudna was awarded the Nobel Prize because,_.A.she wrote the book“The Double Helix B.she discovered the structure of DNA C.she is a hardworking woman scientist D.she helped invent a tool for editing DNA 14.According to passage,which of the following is NOT true?A.The two womens success wi

34、ll inspire more girls to be devoted to science.B.Since 1911,there have been 184 people who won the Nobel for chemistry.C.If girls follow the path of science,they will surely achieve their goals.D.Crispr will make a big difference to the human race.15.Which words can best describe Jennifer Doudna?A.D

35、etermined and responsible.B.Ambitious and humorous.C.Cruel and indifferent.D.Fearless and stubborn.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项 Finding motivation,especially study motivation,is not always easy._16_Here are some ways of doing it.Offer yourself encouragement.Ye

36、s,you should give yourself a prize or some kind of reward when youve done atask._17_Remember,you have to know the exact conditions that you need to meet in order to receive the wonderful cake._18_ You need to feel confident about your studies.I am sure all of us have succeeded on several occasions.R

37、emember these past successes and you will feel more motivated to continue!Write down your goals.Dont just think about them,dont just say them,write them down!_19_And thats why you find salesmen always want you to write something down before you actually buy something.By writing your name down,you ar

38、e in a sense giving your support for their cause.If then you are asked to buy what they are selling,you are more likely to do that than if you hadnt signed the paper!See your goals._20_Put them up on the wall and paste small post-it notes all over the place.You have to keep on reminding yourself of

39、the purpose behind your studies and what type of results youre expecting to achieve.A.Remember past successes.B.The written word is very powerful.C.Dont forget about buying yourself a gift.D.Dont just write them down and leave them like that.E.Moreover,talking about your goals with others helps a lo

40、t.F.However,with a little effort we can learn how to increase our motivation.G.It could be something as simple as sweets or something greater like a vacation.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项 After moving into my mothers home to look after

41、her following an illness,I found myself thinking about my own_21_.It was clear that I_22_ to find something that would help me_23_ the house more often.I found my_24_ while standing in line at the store checkout one sunny spring day.Red words on the cover of a magazine caught my_25_,“Walk Off Weight

42、!”After_26_ the advantages of walking,I knew I had found the perfect_27_ that would not only make me spend more time outdoors,but would also help me keep_28_.I didnt start walking four miles right away;I began_29_.After a few weeks,I_30_ from walking two miles every day to between four and six miles

43、 every day.My_31_ increased from about three miles per hour to over four.It wasnt long before I began to notice the many_32_ in both my physical and emotional(情绪的)health.I lost_33_.The extra(额外的)fat Id been carrying around my stomach disappeared.My body was _34_ and became more shapely.Even my back

44、pain had_35_!The advantages to my emotional health were also great.My spirits lifted with each passing day.I could hardly_36_ to get up each morning.With more self-confidence,I also found myself to be more sociable and that I began to_37_ meeting new people._38_ my mother became less of a tiring tas

45、k.Feeling_39_,I was able to look after her with great enthusiasm(热情).I_40_ her to try to become as healthy and as happy as I felt.21.A.dream B.plan C.health D.work 22.A.needed B.refused C.failed D.forgot 23.A.live in B.move into C.get out of D.keep away from 24.A.purpose B.answer C.job D.hobby 25.A.

46、eye B.leg C.hand D.arm 26.A.talking about B.reading about C.hearing about D.writing about 27.A.thought B.behavior C.advice D.activity 28.A.fit B.safe C.quiet D.busy 29.A.suddenly B.quickly C.slowly D.finally 30.A.progressed B.left C.followed D.ended 31.A.time B.speed C.age D.size 32.A.changes B.diff

47、erences C.problems D.chances 33.A.touch B.interest C.heart D.weight 34.A.held up B.brought up C.given up D.built up 35.A.appeared B.gone C.returned D.increased 36.A.stop B.manage C.wait D.promise 37.A.avoid B.enjoy C.regret D.remember 38.A.Waiting for B.Working for C.Searching for D.Caring for 39.A.

48、lonely B.proud C.lively D.worried 40.A.encouraged B.forced C.required D.allowed 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式 It is often a challenge for teachers to make learning appear fun to students.If traditional methods of learning can not draw_41._(student)attention,why not

49、try a creative method?What about providing students_42._opportunities to teach each other?When children are in charge of their own learning or the learning of others,they_43._(encourage)to learn the material as thoroughly as possible How can a teacher provide opportunities for his students to teach

50、each other?Maybe the teacher can assign each student a topic and ask them to prepare for a lesson on_44._topic.Once they have prepared their own lesson.they can present the material_45._(base)on the topic in front of the class.Teachers can also have students work in pairs or small groups.Instead of_